1968 Honda S800 vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 16 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
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 MCC ForTwo (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | S800 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
