1967 Honda S800 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 5 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S800 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
