1964 Honda S500 vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1981 Kia Brisa is newer by 17 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Kia Brisa weights approximately 110 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, 1981 Kia Brisa (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S500 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |