1968 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster is newer by 40 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Speedster weights approximately 291 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, 2008 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2008 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 36 L |
