1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 290 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Luce | 200 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |