1999 Mazda RX-Evolv vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv (276 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 760 kg more than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. (214 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv | 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-Evolv | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
