1962 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Renault Logan
To start off, 2010 Renault Logan is newer by 48 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Logan (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Logan should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Logan weights approximately 490 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, 2010 Renault Logan, 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, 2010 Renault Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2010 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S500 | Logan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
