1969 Honda S600 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 374 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 584 Nm |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 296 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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |