1977 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 349 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Daihatsu Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Delta | 1963 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Delta | S500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2010 mm |
