1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1994 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-7 | 450 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |