1963 Honda S500 vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 610 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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S500 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
