1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1989 Honda Concerto and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Concerto | 300 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |