1970 Honda S600 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | S600 | P4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |