1997 Honda Life vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,683 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 795 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | C |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
