1977 Mazda 616 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 22 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 420 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
