1997 Honda Life vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 14 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 680 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | B |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
