1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
