1969 Honda S800 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 120 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S800 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
