1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 700 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 61 L |
