1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 1000 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
