1999 Honda Today vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Today | B |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
