1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1975 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 4972 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
