1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S800 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Consorte | S800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
