1970 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 37 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 705 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, 2007 Seat Altea, 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S600 | Altea |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |