1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |
