1964 Honda S500 vs. 1956 Saab 93
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Saab 93 would be higher. At 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Honda S500 (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Saab 93 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
Because 1964 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1956 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | S500 | 93 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
