1994 Citroen AX vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 32 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Honda S500 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Because 1962 Honda S500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | S500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
