1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 675 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | S600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
