1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1993 Mazda AZ-1 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (210 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AZ-1 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2810 mm |
