1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 36 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | 170 V | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
