1976 Mazda 929 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1976 Mazda 929 and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 929 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
