2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | A |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2034 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |