2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 785 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | S |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2744 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |