1988 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1988 Honda Civic, 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, 1988 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | 240 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |