1964 Honda S500 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 26 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 490 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S500 | Dedra |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |