1967 Honda S800 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 41 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 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1245 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S800 | S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
