1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. 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 83 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 323 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 323 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 812 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
