1984 Mazda 323 vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1984 Mazda 323 and 1984 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 733 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda 323 | 1984 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 323 | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 3837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |