1964 Honda S500 vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1993 Subaru Vivio 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 658 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Vivio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Vivio (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
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, 1993 Subaru Vivio, 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, 1993 Subaru Vivio (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Vivio 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 Vivio | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | S500 | Vivio |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 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 | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |