1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | City | G |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
