1968 Honda S800 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1968 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S800 | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
