1999 Acura Integra vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1999 Acura Integra and 1999 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,789 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1999 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 790 kg more than 1999 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura Integra, 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura Integra | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Integra | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
