1962 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
| Model | SE | H1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
