1970 Honda S800 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 782 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S800 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
