1967 Honda S800 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (68 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 910 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.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S800 | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
