1962 Honda S500 vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 47 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 2009 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S500 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
