1969 Honda S600 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 14 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 835 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S600 | S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |