1963 Honda S500 vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 1014 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 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S500 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
