1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. 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 600 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3150 mm |
