1962 Honda S500 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 51 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 615 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | S500 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |