1968 Honda S800 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S800 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |