1969 Honda S800 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 16 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 658 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S800 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |