1970 Honda S800 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 470 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S800 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
