1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1967 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 610 | S600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |