1962 Mazda R 360 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1962 Mazda R 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1962 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1962 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mazda R 360 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
