1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 510 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 930 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
