1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 1989 Saab 9000 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 533 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 Saab 9000 (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Familia | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2670 mm |
