1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 830 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Because 1981 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda RX-01. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | G |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
