1964 Honda S500 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 39 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 610 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 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S500 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
