1967 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 42 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1517 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Passat |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
