1967 Honda S800 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 935 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, 2005 Honda Accord, 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
