1970 Honda S800 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 800 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 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S800 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
