1964 Honda S600 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 65 L |
