1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 868 kg more than 1974 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
