1970 Honda S800 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S800 | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |