1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 31 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Honda S500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
Model | S8 | S500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |