1963 Honda S500 vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1348 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S500 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
