2007 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | 250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |