1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvette and 1968 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 723 kg more than 1968 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Familia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 79 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |