1969 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 780 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 2007 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S600 | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
