1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
