1970 Honda S600 vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 25 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 384 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.
Because 1970 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600. 1995 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | S600 | Neon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |