1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 24 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 778 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, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |
