1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-7 | 220 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |