1969 Honda S800 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 939 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S800 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |