1970 Honda S800 vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 23 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 545 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, 1993 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | S800 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
