1964 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 46 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 720 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 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, 2010 Seat Exeo, 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S500 | Exeo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2642 mm |