1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 9 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 133 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 914 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
