1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 595 and 1970 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Familia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 595 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
