1985 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 315 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Honda Accord (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
