1964 Honda S500 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | S500 | Victor |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |