1977 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 (170 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-3 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-3 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
