1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 448 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | SL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
