1968 Honda S800 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 17 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 206 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
