1992 Mazda 121 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1992 Mazda 121 and 1992 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Mazda 121. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1992 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mazda 121. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz G (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda 121 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 121 | G |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
