1970 Honda S600 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 575 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
