1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1987 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | G |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2299 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
