2002 Honda City vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | City | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
