1973 Mazda 110 S vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1052 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 110 S | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4973 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
