2005 Mazda Spiano vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Spiano and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Mazda Spiano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Spiano, 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Spiano | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spiano | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |