1967 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600.
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 SLK (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
