1969 Honda S800 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 110 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
