1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | 180 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
