1969 Honda S600 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 44 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 955 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | S600 | Vantage |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |