1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 21 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 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1272 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3150 mm |
