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1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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      Here’s how the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4499 mm (177.13 in), giving it a 508 mm (20.00 in) (11.3 %) advantage over the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 3991 mm (157.13 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1812 mm (71.34 in), making it 126 mm (4.96 in) (7.0 %) wider than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 1686 mm (66.38 in). As for height, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback stands at 1330 mm (52.36 in), giving it an extra 30 mm (1.18 in) (2.3 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

      Overall, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback is taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback.

      Length
      3991 mm157.1 in
      4499 mm177.1 in
      Width
      1686 mm66.4 in
      1812 mm71.3 in
      Height
      1330 mm52.4 in
      1300 mm51.2 in

      1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
      3991 mm157.1 in πŸ”΄ -508 mm-20.0 in (-11.3%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +508 mm+20.0 in (+12.7%)
      1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
      1686 mm66.4 in πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-7.0%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+7.5%)
      1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
      1330 mm52.4 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.3%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.3%)
      1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Roadster

      Model Year:

      1987
      1998

      Production:

      1987-1995 Discontinued Model
      1998-2001 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3991 mm157.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -508 mm-20.0 in (-11.3%)
      4499 mm177.1 in
      🟒 +508 mm+20.0 in (+12.7%)

      Width:

      1686 mm66.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-7.0%)
      1812 mm71.3 in
      🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+7.5%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1330 mm52.4 in
      🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.3%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.6%)
      1300 mm51.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.3%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      340 liter12.0 cu ft
      🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+28.3%)
      265 liter9.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-22.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      708 liter25.0 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1007 kg2220 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -968 kg-2134 lbs (-49.0%) - πŸ”΄ -728 kg-1605 lbs (-42.0%)
      1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
      🟒 +728 kg+1605 lbs (+72.3%) - 🟒 +968 kg+2134 lbs (+96.1%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1455 kg3208 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -865 kg-1907 lbs (-37.3%) - πŸ”΄ -675 kg-1488 lbs (-31.7%)
      2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
      🟒 +675 kg+1488 lbs (+46.4%) - 🟒 +865 kg+1907 lbs (+59.5%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      13-inch rims:
      • 5J x 13
      14-inch rims:
      • 5.5J x 14
      Other Rims:
      • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
      • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
      • 8.5 J x 18 H 2

      Tire Size:

      • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
      • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
      • 245/40 ZR 18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 245/45 R 17 W (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 275/35 ZR 18 (W:275 | H:35 | D:18)

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