1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 770 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Familia | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |