1975 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 35 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 655 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | SLK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2431 mm |
