1965 Honda S600 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 232 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 | 705 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
