1968 Honda S800 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 884 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S800 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |
