1964 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
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, 2008 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 2008 Lexus IS 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. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | S500 | IS |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |