1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1347 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
