1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2004 Citroen Xsara is newer by 39 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 548 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, 2004 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2004 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Mazda | Citroen |
| Model | Familia | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2610 mm |
