1968 Honda S800 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 10 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 326 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, 1978 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Honda | Zastava |
Model | S800 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |