1963 Honda S500 vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 48 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1494 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, 2011 Kia Carnival, 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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2011 Kia Carnival 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. 2011 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Honda S500 | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S500 | Carnival |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |