1963 Honda S500 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 584 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, 1986 Opel Omega (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S500 | Omega |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |