1968 Honda S800 vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, 1992 Lexus SC is newer by 24 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus SC weights approximately 908 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, 1992 Lexus SC (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1992 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | S800 | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| 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 | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
