1963 Honda S500 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 28 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 224 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 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, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, 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, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | S500 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |