1962 Honda S500 vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1981 Lancia Trevi is newer by 19 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Trevi (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 515 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.
Because 1962 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Lancia Trevi (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S500 | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
