1967 Honda S800 vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 15 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 155 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
Because 1967 Honda S800 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 1967 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1982 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S800 | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |