1998 Honda NSX vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 665 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | S600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1390 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
