1963 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 45 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 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai H100 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai H100 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 764 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | S500 | H100 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 2607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |