1963 Honda S500 vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue 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 1963 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1963 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1963 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | S500 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
