2007 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz G. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1985 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
