1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 480 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | E |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
