1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 10 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 1,455 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 8 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, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
