1969 Honda S600 vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1994 Subaru Impreza is newer by 25 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 421 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 1994 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | S600 | Impreza |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |