1964 Honda S500 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 21 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1420 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | S500 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 97 L |