1962 Honda S500 vs. 2006 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 44 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda DrifterX (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda DrifterX 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, 2006 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 2006 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S500 | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |