1963 Honda S500 vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1590 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 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S500 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
