1969 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 32 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 885 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
