1970 Honda S800 vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1980 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 10 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
Because 1980 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1980 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S800 | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |