1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 730 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
