1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | SC |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
