1970 Honda S800 vs. 2003 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2003 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 33 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), 2003 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Pride Wagon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
Because 1970 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Pride Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2003 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S800 | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
