1969 Honda S800 vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 470 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.
Because 1969 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Lancia Prisma (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S800 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |
