2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | 250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 72.5 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |