1969 Honda S600 vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 23 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 435 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.
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, 1992 Nissan Pintara, 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 1992 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S600 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |