1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1965 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 112 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1000 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2200 mm |
