2004 Honda S2000 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda S2000 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | 220 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2147 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |