1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 645 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R-100 | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
