1964 Honda S500 vs. 1994 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1994 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 30 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 880 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 1994 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1994 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1994 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S500 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
