1996 Mazda Levante vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 740 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercedes-Benz V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante. 1996 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercedes-Benz V has manual transmission. 2001 Mercedes-Benz V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mazda Levante | 2001 Mercedes-Benz V | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Levante | V |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |