1967 Honda S800 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 32 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 750 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
