1970 Honda S800 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 14 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 420 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S800 | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |