1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 28 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), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 800 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
