1970 Honda S800 vs. 1969 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
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, 1969 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1969 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Honda | Zastava |
Model | S800 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 67 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |