1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 1996 Nissan Sentra is newer by 27 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 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sentra (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Sentra 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, 1996 Nissan Sentra (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1996 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
