1970 Honda S600 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 195 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, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | S600 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
