1990 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | CL |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
