1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1918 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-3 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3910 mm |
