1970 Honda S800 vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 42 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 430 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 2012 Fiat Panda 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, 2012 Fiat Panda 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, 2012 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | S800 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 150 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
