1967 Honda S800 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG MGA weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1961 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1961 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | S800 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
