2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | 300S |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |