1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 21 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) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 323 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 323 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 248 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
