1967 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Duster weights approximately 490 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 Renault Duster, 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 Renault Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S800 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2673 mm |
