1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1945 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Familia | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
