1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1970 Renault 12
To start off, both 1970 Mazda Familia and 1970 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Renault 12 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Renault 12 (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1970 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Familia | 12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
