1967 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 765 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
