1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 285 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Argento Viva | C |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
