1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 28 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 874 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, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 66 L |
