2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre

To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz S and 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Mercedes-Benz S 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
Make Mercedes-Benz Volkswagen
Model S 1 Litre
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4266 cc 297 cc
Horse Power 275 HP 8 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1250 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1120 mm


 

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