1962 Honda S500 vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 45 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 935 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 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1962 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1962 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
