1999 Mazda Midge vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 1999 Mazda Midge and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (275 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Midge. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 589 kg more than 1999 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Midge, 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Midge. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Midge will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Midge | 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Midge | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
