1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
