1993 Mazda Lantis vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, both 1993 Mazda Lantis and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (121 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Lantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Mazda Lantis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Lantis, 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Lantis. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda Lantis has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda Lantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mazda Lantis | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lantis | 200 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |