1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1130 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Familia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
