1970 Honda S800 vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 19 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 323 weights approximately 275 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, 1989 Mazda 323 (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S800 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
