1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | 200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
