1964 Honda S500 vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1993 Subaru Impreza is newer by 29 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 464 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 1993 Subaru Impreza 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, 1993 Subaru Impreza 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, 1993 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
