2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 933 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | S500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |