1969 Honda S800 vs. 2004 Opel Omega
To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 1023 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, 2004 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2004 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S800 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
