1995 Honda Today vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 610 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Today | A |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
