1967 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 705 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S800 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |