1969 Honda S800 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 8 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 323 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S800 | 323 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |