1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 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.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 2400 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
