1967 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 Opel Frontera 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Frontera (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1116 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 2008 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2008 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
