1970 Honda S600 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 695 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
