1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 34 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (148 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 290 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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
