1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 788 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | Familia | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
