1963 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 709 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 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S500 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
