1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1974 Honda 1300 and 1974 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 1300 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1300 | S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3499 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2870 mm |
