1969 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 380 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, 2012 Daewoo Kalos, 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, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2012 Daewoo Kalos 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 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Honda S600 | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | S600 | Kalos |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |