1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 729 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 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | S600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 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 | 1454 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |
