1969 Honda S800 vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Matra-Simca M530 weights approximately 225 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, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Honda | Matra-Simca |
| Model | S800 | M530 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
