1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 20 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 875 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2810 mm |
