2006 Honda S2000 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda S2000 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
