2001 Honda City vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | City | Vito |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
