1970 Honda S600 vs. 1970 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1970 Honda S600 and 1970 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 360 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, 1970 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1970 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Honda | Triumph |
Model | S600 | TR6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |