1967 Honda S800 vs. 2003 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2003 Nissan Quest is newer by 36 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1114 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, 2003 Nissan Quest, 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, 2003 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2003 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S800 | Quest |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |
