1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 616 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
