2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 999 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (998 Nm) has 842 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | SL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 998 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 23.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |