1973 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-2 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-2 | E |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |
