1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 25 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 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1993 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 76 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
Because 1968 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 1968 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1993 Daihatsu Charade (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | S800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
