1968 Honda S800 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | S800 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
