1963 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 47 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 569 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 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, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | S500 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3957 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
