1963 Honda S500 vs. 1957 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Carribean (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500.
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 | 1957 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Honda | Packard |
| Model | S500 | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3240 mm |
