1969 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 41 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 1015 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, 2010 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2010 Lexus GS 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. 2010 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | S600 | GS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
