1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 752 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | E |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
