1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 25 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 698 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Familia | 164 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2670 mm |
