1969 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 770 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 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
