1970 Honda S600 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S600 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | S600 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
