1968 Honda S800 vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 31 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1242 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 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
