1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 246 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | S800 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |