2002 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 709 kg more than 1968 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1968 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | S600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 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 |
