1968 Honda S800 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 586 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, 1987 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S800 | 505 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |