1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3020 mm |
