1963 Honda S500 vs. 2002 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2002 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 39 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 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Wrangler (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 669 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 2002 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2002 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2002 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2002 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S500 | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
