1967 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | S800 | Defender |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |