1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | CL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
