1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 515 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Bora |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
