1982 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1982 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1982 Honda Accord.
Because 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord, 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Accord | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | 240 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3430 mm |
