1969 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1725 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S600 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
