1967 Honda S800 vs. 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S800 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Honda | Willys-Overland |
Model | S800 | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |