1968 Honda S800 vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 30 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 771 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.
Because 1968 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S800 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
