1969 Honda S800 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 742 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 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S800 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
