1962 Honda S500 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 135 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S500 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |