1970 Honda S800 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S800 | 145 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |