1962 Honda S500 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 16 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 450 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, 1978 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S500 | 121 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |