1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 818 | 260 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2940 mm |