1969 Honda S600 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus 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 2,552 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 935 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, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S600 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
