1968 Honda S800 vs. 1969 MG MGB
To start off, 1969 MG MGB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 MG MGB weights approximately 166 kg more than 1968 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, 1969 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1969 MG MGB | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | S800 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
