1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 31 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 955 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Familia | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 3348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |