1964 Honda S500 vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 45 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 900 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.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 2009 Audi R8 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. 2009 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Honda S500 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | S500 | R8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |