1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 40 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 580 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | B |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2780 mm |
