1992 Mazda Eunos vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda Eunos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda Eunos would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda Eunos (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (5 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda Eunos should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 311 kg more than 1992 Mazda Eunos.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mazda Eunos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda Eunos. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda Eunos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda Eunos | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eunos | SLK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 5 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
