1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 356 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 190 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2670 mm |
