1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 330 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
