1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1100 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3199 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3150 mm |
