1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 42 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 866 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Familia | Element |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
