1968 Honda S800 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 27 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 286 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | S800 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
