1967 Honda S800 vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 27 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 940 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | S800 | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |