1965 Honda S600 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 33 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1125 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Honda S600 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model S600 SL
Year Released 1965 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 606 cc 3197 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 56 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 52 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 54.5 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 65 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.1:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 238 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 705 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 3310 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 80 L


 

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