1967 Honda S800 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 44 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 1050 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 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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, 2011 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | S800 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
