1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1984 Saab 900
To start off, 1984 Saab 900 is newer by 19 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 900 weights approximately 388 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, 1984 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1984 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Familia | 900 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |
