1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 818 | 300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |