1990 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1990 Honda Civic and 1990 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 854 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1990 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | G |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
