1963 Honda S500 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 50 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1899 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | S500 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |
