2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR would be higher. At 4,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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.
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2009 Honda S2000 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | CLK GTR |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |