2004 Mazda Demio vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (108 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Demio. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2004 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Demio, 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Demio | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Demio | Viano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3210 mm |
