1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | 170S | Accord |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |