1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 484 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2590 mm |
