1967 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 1053 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 1967 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S800 | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1763 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |