1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 30 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 424 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, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
