1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 304 kg more than 1993 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda RX-7 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-7 | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |