1969 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Atos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 333 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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 Hyundai Atos, 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 Hyundai Atos (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Atos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2012 Hyundai Atos 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 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Honda S600 | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | S600 | Atos |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 146 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 | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |