1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 4 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 190 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, 1969 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | 124 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1197 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
