1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | 560 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
