1998 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | C |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
