1964 Honda S500 vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 636 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 Plymouth Acclaim, 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 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | S500 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
