1968 Honda S800 vs. 1986 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1986 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 18 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 136 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1986 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S800 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
