1996 Mazda MX-3 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 1996 Mazda MX-3 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MX-3. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 941 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz V (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MX-3. 1996 Mercedes-Benz V has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda MX-3 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda MX-3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mazda MX-3 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz V | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-3 | V |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |