1969 Honda S800 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1102 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S800 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
