1999 Honda Life vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 2040 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
