1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Opel Vectra 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 583 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 Opel Vectra (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
