1969 Honda S600 vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 20 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2104 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | S600 | 2104 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |