1963 Honda S500 vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 33 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 599 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, 1996 Kia Capital, 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, 1996 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S500 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
