1964 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 918 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 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S500 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
