1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Volkswagen Beetle (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1956 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Familia | Beetle |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |