1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1971 Mazda Familia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 706 kg more than 1971 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 230 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3060 mm |
