1963 Honda S500 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 24 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S500 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
