1967 Honda S800 vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 1986 Renault 21 is newer by 19 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 340 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, 1986 Renault 21, 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, 1986 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S800 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
