2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
