1969 Honda S800 vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1973 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 4 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | S800 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
