1969 Honda S600 vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 29 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 990 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, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1960 mm |