1969 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 43 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1586 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S600 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
