1963 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 739 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S500 | C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
