1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 102 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
