1962 Honda S500 vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 39 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 390 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia, 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S500 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
