1964 Honda S500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 48 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2110 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S500 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 129 L |
