1968 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 41 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 366 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
Because 1968 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | S800 | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
