1978 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 30 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 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1641 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | GL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5459 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3080 mm |
