1964 Honda S500 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 (43 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1303 weights approximately 140 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, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1303 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S500 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
