1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, both 1969 Austin Mini Clubman and 1969 Honda S800 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Austin Mini Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (39 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S800 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Mini Clubman, 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, 1969 Austin Mini Clubman (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Austin Mini Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Mini Clubman | S800 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 638 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |