1966 Mazda Familia vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 36 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 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForFour weights approximately 176 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, 2002 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Familia | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
