1961 Cadillac Sixty 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 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1340 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 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Sixty | Familia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
