1969 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2009 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 40 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 1034 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 651 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1364 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2009 Zenvo ST1 | |
Make | Honda | Zenvo |
Model | S600 | ST1 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 1104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 1430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 375 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4665 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2041 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1198 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3055 mm |