1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3910 mm |
