1998 Mazda MPV vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Mazda MPV and 1998 Acura EL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 641 kg more than 1998 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mazda MPV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Mazda MPV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Acura EL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MPV | 1998 Acura EL | |
| Make | Mazda | Acura |
| Model | MPV | EL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2619 mm |
