1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 18 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1992 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
