1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 22 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR Speed Eight weights approximately 380 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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Familia | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
