1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | S |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
