1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Honda S500 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | S500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
