1963 Honda S500 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 870 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S500 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
