1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 10 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 820 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 380 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
