1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-01 | 240 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |