1967 Honda S800 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 31 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 580 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S800 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
