1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
