1963 Honda S500 vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 44 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500.
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, 2007 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2007 Toyota Sienna 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. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S500 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
