1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 17 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 1052 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | E420 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2840 mm |
