1970 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 is newer by 39 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 275 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, 2009 Hyundai i10, 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, 2009 Hyundai i10 (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 2009 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S600 | i10 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
