2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 265 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.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
