1999 Mazda Activehicle vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Activehicle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Activehicle would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 920 kg more than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Activehicle | 2005 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Activehicle | G |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 96 L |
