1964 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 466 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
Because 1964 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tata Indigo (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | S500 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |