1968 Honda S800 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 37 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 631 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S800 | Drifter |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |