2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 46 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | S500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
