1983 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | S500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
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 |