2001 Holden UTE vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 864 kg more than 1963 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, 2001 Holden UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 1963 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | UTE | S500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
