1967 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 42 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 683 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S800 | Commander |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
