1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1970 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1970 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | S600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
