1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 1000 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 | 400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3150 mm |