1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1973 Mazda RX-3 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 70 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda RX-3 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-3 | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |