1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 150 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.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 914 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
