1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 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), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1095 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | S600 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 35 L |