1967 Honda S800 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S800 | 250 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |