1972 Mazda 110 S vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1972 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 110 S | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 110 S | 300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2962 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
