1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Argento Viva | 250 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
