1962 Honda S500 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 230 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
