1976 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 34 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 705 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | SLK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1505 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 |
