1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-2 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-2 | E |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
