1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1974 Mazda Luce is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
