2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Honda S2000 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |