1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 556 kg more than 1969 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | S800 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
