1964 Honda S500 vs. 1989 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1989 Opel Corsa is newer by 25 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Corsa weights approximately 90 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, 1989 Opel Corsa, 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, 1989 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1989 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S500 | Corsa |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |