1963 Honda S500 vs. 1984 Honda Jazz
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 21 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Because 1963 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1984 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S500 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
