1963 Honda S500 vs. 1982 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1982 Suzuki Jimny 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 538 cc (3 cylinders), 1982 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Jimny (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1982 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | S500 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
