1970 Honda S600 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 38 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), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Honda S600.
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, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S600 | Altea |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |