1962 Honda S500 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 410 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S500 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
