1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3300 mm |
