1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2003 Mazda Spiano
To start off, 2003 Mazda Spiano is newer by 35 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Mazda Spiano. 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, 2003 Mazda Spiano, 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2003 Mazda Spiano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Spiano |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2370 mm |
