1993 Mazda Lantis vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda Lantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda Lantis would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (121 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Lantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 844 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Lantis. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda Lantis | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lantis | S |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 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 | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3150 mm |
