1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 478 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
