1969 Honda S800 vs. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 24 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (742 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 675 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 940 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, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | Honda | Lotec |
Model | S800 | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 742 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 347 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1650 kg |