1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 69 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 66 L |
