1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 390 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | C |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
