1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 312 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | Familia | 312 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
