1964 Honda S500 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart is newer by 37 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 1,689 cc, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart weights approximately 795 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart (185 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S500 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 88 L |
