1969 Honda S600 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 604 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | S600 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 31 L |