1970 Honda S600 vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 435 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, 1996 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1996 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S600 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |