1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 5 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 218 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, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Mazda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Familia | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
