2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 36 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 1225 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, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Astro | S600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
