1994 Honda Today vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Today | 560 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
