1971 Honda Life vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S600 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1969 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | S600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
