1967 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1180 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Familia | 535 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
