1968 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Honda S600. 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 C (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S600 | C |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |