1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 633 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 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | S40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2650 mm |
