1969 Honda S600 vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 31 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1141 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 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | S600 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
