1969 Honda S600 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 26 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 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 770 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, 1995 Renault Safrane, 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
