2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 38 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 610 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S2000 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
