1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 382 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | Familia | Bug |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 23 L |
