1970 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1970 Dodge Challenger is newer by 1 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Dodge Challenger (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 691 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, 1970 Dodge Challenger (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Challenger | S600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
