1985 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1970 Honda S800

To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 15 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 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S800 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Sprint, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Sprint (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.

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