1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva is newer by 40 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Meriva weights approximately 490 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, 2009 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 53 L |
