1963 Honda S500 vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 38 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart Roadster weights approximately 139 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, 2001 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | S500 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |