1962 Honda S500 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 31 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 250 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | S500 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
