1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | S800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
