1998 Honda NSX vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 754 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1967 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | S800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
