1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3310 mm |
