1962 Honda S500 vs. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is newer by 9 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 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner weights approximately 970 kg more than 1962 Honda S500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | S500 | Road Runner |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 6277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |