1970 Honda S800 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 36 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 494 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 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, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S800 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
