1963 Honda S500 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 659 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S500 | 300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |