1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 42 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 638 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2580 mm |
