1969 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 962 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2007 Kia Sportage 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. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S600 | Sportage |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |