1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Mazda Familia

To start off, both 1965 Chevrolet Corvette and 1965 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 700 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 1965 Mazda Familia
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Corvette Familia
Year Released 1965 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 782 cc
Horse Power 301 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 60 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 55 L


 

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