1964 Honda S500 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 440 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, 1959 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | S500 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 106 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 | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
