1970 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 39 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 1336 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 2009 Jeep Compass 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, 2009 Jeep Compass 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S800 | Compass |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| 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 | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |
