2003 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1560 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | S800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
