1999 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda RX-01 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2610 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
