1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 23 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 695 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, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Pantera | S600 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 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 | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
