1968 Honda S800 vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 42 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1246 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 2010 Alpina B7 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. 2010 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S800 | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Honda | Alpina |
Model | S800 | B7 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 88 L |