1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 13 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 830 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
