1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 997 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 1968 Honda S600 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Statesman | S600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |