1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz A (58 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 330 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz A (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1997 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | A |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
