1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | E |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
