1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. (223 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3310 mm |
