2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 825 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vamos | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
