1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 37 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 995 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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Familia | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
