1967 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 950 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 2009 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S800 | Passat |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |