1974 Honda 145 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1974 Honda 145 is newer by 5 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 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1974 Honda 145, 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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 145 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | 145 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
