1969 Honda S600 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 39 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S600 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 104 L |
