1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 69 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | 170 V | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
