1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1920 kg more than 1985 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 323 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3910 mm |
