1970 Honda S800 vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 12 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 265 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.
Because 1970 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
