1968 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 511 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (231 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S800 | C |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
