1967 Honda S800 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 37 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 5,513 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1249 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S800 | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 91 L |
