1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
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 E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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 131 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 220 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (154 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | E |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
