1967 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 45 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 1120 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | S800 | A5 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 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 | 1830 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 |