1962 Honda S500 vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 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 2,650 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 594 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 936 weights approximately 95 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S500 | 936 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 775 kg |