1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 535 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 616 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 616 | 300 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.4 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |