1970 Honda S800 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 31 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 715 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 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S800 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
