1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 798 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Familia | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2497 mm |
