1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1998 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
