1969 Honda S800 vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 131 weights approximately 256 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 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S800 | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |