1962 Honda S500 vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 43 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MCC Smart weights approximately 140 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 2005 MCC Smart | |
Make | Honda | MCC |
Model | S500 | Smart |
Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |