1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1962 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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 60 | S500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |