1964 Honda S500 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 855 kg more than 1964 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 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S500 | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |