2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2002 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | E |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2840 mm |