1967 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 1140 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S800 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
