1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1965 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 1.5 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 1.5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 195 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, 1957 Riley 1.5 (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 1.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | Familia | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 31 L |
