1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
