1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1967 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,305 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 510 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
