1969 Honda S800 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 38 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 916 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S800 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 185 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 | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 95 L |
