1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (113 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
