1998 Honda Passport vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 1998 Honda Passport and 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML (275 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Honda Passport. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Passport.
Because 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Passport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML (391 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Passport | 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Passport | ML |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
