1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 818 | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |