1970 Honda S600 vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 25 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 475 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.
Because 1970 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S600 | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |