1975 Honda Z vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, both 1975 Honda Z and 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1975 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Z, 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Z | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Z | 240 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
