1969 Honda S600 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 525 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
