Comparison Tests
We take our Road Test review one step further with our Comparison Tests. We take two or more vehicles from the same segment and do a side-by-side comparison based on performance, price, fuel economy, safety and other features. Comparison Tests give consumers a better idea of how the competition stacks up. Click on our most recent Comparison Tests, or search by keyword above!
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2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8 Episode 2327
Over the years MotorWeek has had some pretty interesting performance car grudge matches. We love to pit the best of the best against each other and see who’s left standing at the finish line. Who are our latest rivals? Two terrific sports cars, the Mazda RX-8 and the Nissan 350Z. So, who’s going to eat…
2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 911 Carrera S Episode 2425
Program #2425 Here at MotorWeek, we test all kinds of practical cars and trucks. But we are automotive enthusiasts, so it’s the high performance hardware that we enjoy the most. So when we get a chance to drive one of the world’s best sports cars, we jump at it. So how excited do you think we are when…
4 Car Comparison: Sub-Compacts 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 2004 Hyundai Accent 2004 Suzuki Forenza 2004 Toyota Echo
You know, there was a time when the term ‘‘sub-compact car’’ stood for cheap, boring transportation. But today the best small cars, with their high-revving engines and big car features, are enjoyable to drive, yet still extremely affordable to own. And this week we compare four of these impressive entry…
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Episode 2240
Unassuming economy cars, like this Mitsubishi Lancer or the Subaru Impreza, are great for getting you from point A to point B with modest style and great economy. But until recently, no one could mistake them as the basis for world class high performance cars. But that changed forever with the…
2003 Porsche Boxster S vs. BMW Z4 3.0i Episode 2231
On any given sunny day, like most car nuts, our thoughts naturally turn to sports cars. Traditionally, sports cars are spirited two-seaters, preferably with a convertible top. If you watch MotorWeek, you know our favorite roadster, despite lots of rivals, is the Porsche Boxster S. Yet now there is yet…
2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Episode 2227
The history of high performance cars is one of great rivalries: Porsche versus Ferrari; Mustang versus Camaro. But today one of the most heated driving disputes is a humdinger: the Chevrolet Corvette against the Dodge Viper. Well, we couldn’t resist a 4-wheel feud like that, so we decided to pit these…
2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. Lexus RX300 Episode 2109
While domestic brands popularized sport-utility vehicles in the 1980s, it’s been the import brands that have led the way in taking the best attributes of SUVs and melding them with car-like comforts and performance. Indeed, since 1999, the Lexus RX300 has been the benchmark of car-based SUVs. But that…
2002 BMW M Roadster vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG Episode 2129
You know, rivalries are nothing new in the car business. And one of the most enduring rivalries between German car makers is between Mercedes-Benz and BMW. And two of the most exciting competitors in their respective lines are this Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG and this BMW M Roadster. Now both of these cars…
4 Car Comparison 2002 Honda Accord 2002 Nissan Altima 2002 Ford Taurus 2002 Toyota Camry Episode 2123
Despite the popularity of sport-utility vehicles, the mid-size, 4-door family sedan is alive and well. And while hardly selling in the numbers they once did, 4-doors, like these cars you see right here, are still the bread and butter of the car business. But which one should you spend your money on?…
2001 3 Car Comparison: Luxury Sport Sedans Episode 2022
You know, many people dream about seeing a full-size mega-luxury car parked in their driveway someday. But it’s the compact luxury-sport sedans like this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C- Class, that actually allow most buyers to join the serious luxury car league. But as more and more affluent young buyers enter…