1969 Honda S800 vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1606 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 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S800 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| 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 | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
