1975 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 500 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
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.
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1975 Mazda RX-3 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-3 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |