2000 Honda Life vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 31 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | S600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
