2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Drifter | CLK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |