1969 Honda S600 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Nova weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 1969 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Vauxhall Nova (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1988 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | S600 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
