1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, 1968 Rover 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Rover 2000 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Familia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2640 mm |
