1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 121 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 121 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
