1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 47 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 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1002 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda Familia | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Familia | Sharan |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2919 mm |