1969 Honda S800 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1969 Honda S800 and 1969 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,203 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 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 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S800 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
