1969 Honda S600 vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 1835 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2013 GMC Savana 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. 2013 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Honda S600 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
Make | Honda | GMC |
Model | S600 | Savana |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 117 L |