1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1983 Nissan Prairie is newer by 18 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 183 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1983 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
