1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | SL |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2778 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
