1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 30 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 785 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 348 | S500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |