1963 Honda S500 vs. 1974 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1974 Zastava 1300 is newer by 11 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 234 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, 1974 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1974 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Honda | Zastava |
Model | S500 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |