1973 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 4 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1973 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Marina | S600 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |