1968 Honda S800 vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S800 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. 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, 1968 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
Make | Honda | Moretti |
Model | S800 | 850S |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |