1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1970 Mazda Familia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | 440 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
