1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 5 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Familia (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1972 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
