2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 910 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 268 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
