1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 44 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 1441 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, 2013 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mazda | GMC |
| Model | Familia | Savana |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
