1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (283 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1508 kg more than 1978 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (549 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
