1963 Honda S500 vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Retona (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 1144 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 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S500 | Retona |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |