1963 Honda S500 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 539 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | S500 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |