2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 775 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
