1963 Honda S500 vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Impreza (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 279 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 1996 Subaru Impreza 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, 1996 Subaru Impreza 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, 1996 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
