1957 GAZ M-20 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2000 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 GAZ M-20 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | GAZ | Mazda |
| Model | M-20 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
