2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vamos | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 88 L |
