1964 Honda S500 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 842 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | S500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |