2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | SLK | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
