1970 Honda S600 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 885 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S600 | S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 85 L |
