1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Corvette and 1969 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 612 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Familia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |