1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1565 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3910 mm |
