1969 Honda S600 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,305 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 575 kg more than 1969 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S600 | SL |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |