1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Familia | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | 200 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |