1967 Honda S800 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 996 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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S800 | Sharan |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |