1970 Honda S600 vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 38 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 2010 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | S600 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 110 L |
