1972 Mazda 818 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 35 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 935 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1972 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1972 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 818 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 818 | CLS |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |