1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
