1963 Honda S500 vs. 1945 Maserati 4
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Maserati 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1945 Maserati 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1945 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S500 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
