1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
