1968 Honda S800 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | S800 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
