1987 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1987 Honda Civic and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | 300 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |