2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Mazda Familia and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
