2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (131 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | 190 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
