1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 929 | 190 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |