1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
