1967 Honda S800 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 40 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1280 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S800 | E |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |