1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Renault 12
To start off, both 1969 Mazda Familia and 1969 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Renault 12 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 12 weights approximately 160 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Renault 12 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1969 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Familia | 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
