1988 BMW 524 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 26 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1962 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 524 | S500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
