1968 Honda S800 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 841 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
