1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 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 2,996 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 782 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | C |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
