1970 Honda S800 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1340 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S800 | SL |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |