1969 Honda S600 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | W 123 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
