2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 735 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mazda Familia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | 500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |