1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1501 kg more than 1969 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Lagonda | S600 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2010 mm |