1965 Honda S600 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 25 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 815 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S600 | 300 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2940 mm |