1964 Honda S500 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 615 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
