1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | S500 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |