1964 Honda S500 vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, 1980 Renault 18 is newer by 16 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 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 18 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 18 weights approximately 345 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.
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, 1980 Renault 18, 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, 1980 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1980 Renault 18 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | S500 | 18 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 136 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |