2009 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |