1964 Honda S500 vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 42 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 567 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 2055 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 962 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | S500 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 110 L |
