1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1966 Mazda Familia and 1966 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley Kestrel (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Riley Kestrel (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | Familia | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1098 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 25 L |
