1967 Honda S800 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1490 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 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | S800 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |