1967 Honda S800 vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Previa is newer by 29 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 905 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, 1996 Toyota Previa, 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, 1996 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1996 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S800 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
