1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1993 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 25 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 (4 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Beretta (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 500 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.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Beretta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1993 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Familia | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
