1968 Honda S800 vs. 2001 Honda Logo
To start off, 2001 Honda Logo is newer by 33 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Logo weights approximately 226 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
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, 2001 Honda Logo, 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, 2001 Honda Logo (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2001 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | Logo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
