2001 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 133 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | A |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |