1963 Honda S500 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 814 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S500 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
