1969 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 38 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 1156 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet, 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S600 | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
