1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall VX4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall VX4 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 265 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, 1966 Vauxhall VX4 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1966 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Familia | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1596 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
