1969 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 215 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 Supra (88 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Honda S600 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Honda Toyota
Model S600 Supra
Year Released 1969 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 791 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 725 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 45 L


 

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