1964 Honda S500 vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Frontera (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 964 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 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Opel Frontera (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S500 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
