1967 Honda S800 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S800 | 200 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |