1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 40 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 856 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Passat |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
