1969 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 442 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 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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |