1996 Honda Civic vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | 220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
