2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 1 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
