1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 760 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, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Familia | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
