1967 Honda S800 vs. 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird (111 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Sunbird weights approximately 417 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 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, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 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, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1992 Pontiac Sunbird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S800 | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |