1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 16 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1520 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | CLK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
