1969 Honda S600 vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 22 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 TVR Griffith weights approximately 335 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | S600 | Griffith |
Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 233 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 | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |