1968 Honda S800 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Rekord weights approximately 236 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
