1970 Honda S800 vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 is newer by 30 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 665 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 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S800 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
