1963 Honda S500 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 49 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 959 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 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | S500 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
