1991 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
Because 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord, 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, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1991 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Honda Accord | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | 220 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |