1969 Honda S600 vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 595 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, 2008 Seat Leon, 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, 2008 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | S600 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 184 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
