1968 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1206 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 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | S800 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
