1963 Honda S500 vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 1986 Renault 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 619 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.
Because 1986 Renault 21 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, 1986 Renault 21 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, 1986 Renault 21 (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S500 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
