1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 516 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda RX-2 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda RX-2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda RX-2 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-2 | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |