1970 Honda S800 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 24 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800.
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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (477 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | S800 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |
