2000 Honda S2000 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (178 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
