1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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