1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Step Wagon | ML |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
