2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (349 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 749 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.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | SLK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 5437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1845 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |