1962 Honda S500 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 38 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 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (309 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
