1970 Honda S600 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 410 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
