1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 756 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Golf |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2470 mm |
