2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | SL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |