1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | 300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |