1964 Honda S500 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 43 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 1004 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S500 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
