1969 Honda S600 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 33 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 1969 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2002 Honda Life 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. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S600 | Life |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 31 L |