1968 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 965 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 CLK (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | CLK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
