2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
