1963 Honda S500 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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. 2009 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
