1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 121 and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 121 | 300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |