1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1996 Mazda MPV and 1996 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz G (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Mazda MPV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz G (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MPV | 1996 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MPV | G |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |