1973 Mazda 110 S vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 110 S and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (170 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 110 S | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 110 S | 280 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2778 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
