Honda S800C (1966 – 1970) vs Austin Mini Cooper S (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Austin Mini Cooper S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 71 hp. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 156 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 640 kg against 771 kg. At 3,335 mm, the Honda S800C is 281 mm longer than the Austin Mini Cooper S. The Honda S800C dates from 1966 – 1970, the Austin Mini Cooper S from 1963 – 1971.
| Specification |
Honda
S800C
1966 – 1970
|
Austin
Mini Cooper S
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 hp | 76 hp |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 107 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 156 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,335 mm | 3,054 mm |
| Width | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Height | 1,219 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,007 mm | 2,036 mm |
| Curb weight | 771 kg | 640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.