1977 Mazda 616 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
