1970 Honda S800 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (93 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 180 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, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S800 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
