1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1972 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3300 mm |
