1970 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 717 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
