1969 Honda S600 vs. 2006 Peugeot Partner
To start off, 2006 Peugeot Partner is newer by 37 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot Partner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot Partner. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot Partner weights approximately 475 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, 2006 Peugeot Partner, 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, 2006 Peugeot Partner (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot Partner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2006 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S600 | Partner |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
