1990 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 2005 Mercedes-Benz V | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | V |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |