1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 220 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, 1984 Toyota MR2 (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
