1969 Honda S800 vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 1997 Kia Capital is newer by 28 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Capital weights approximately 615 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, 1997 Kia Capital, 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, 1997 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S800 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
