1962 Honda S500 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 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 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 340 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | S500 | 15 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 1565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |