1963 Honda S500 vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 1140 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 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S500 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
