1968 Honda S800 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 28 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 406 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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Honda | McLaren |
Model | S800 | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |