1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1998 Mazda MPV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Argento Viva | MPV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
