1970 Honda S600 vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S600 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | S600 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 29 L |
