2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (520 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5439 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 342 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |