1963 Honda S500 vs. 1999 Hyundai Galloper
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Galloper is newer by 36 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 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Galloper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Galloper (98 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Galloper should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Galloper weights approximately 1364 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 1999 Hyundai Galloper 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, 1999 Hyundai Galloper 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, 1999 Hyundai Galloper (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Galloper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1999 Hyundai Galloper | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S500 | Galloper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
